How can I teach my child to swim early?

How can I teach my child to swim early?

I tell parents the best age to start teaching your child to swim is 2-18 months. And you can start at home without a pool using a kitchen sink, dressing mirror, mattress, and a bath tub. This is no different than early learning backyard sports skills with your kids...
Why do you teach swimming at 2-18 months?

Why do you teach swimming at 2-18 months?

If you’re a parent you may have learned that up to 18 months your infant/child will copy and do whatever you ask or demonstrate. After 18 months their brain starts to work and it is designed to protect you and them at all costs. You ask them to do a simple skill they...
How can I teach breath holding?

How can I teach breath holding?

This is an important skill every parent must demonstrate starting to teach their child to swim at 2-18 months! There are specific cues to use and visuals your child will see. Use your bathtub and the time you bathe your child but before you soap them up. Do not tell...
Patti Heard, triathlete and high school teacher

Patti Heard, triathlete and high school teacher

As an active triathlete I need to swim effectively and efficiently. Pete Andersen’s swimming methods taught me how to better swim. I am more effective and more efficient in the water. His verbal cues along with simple steps taught me to swim like a pro. These easy to...